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BBC to air The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race 2010
MUMBAI: The Oxford and Cambridge 2010 Boat Race, on London’s River Thames, will broadcast for the first time on BBC World News. The one-hour special will air at 8.35 pm on 3 April.
BBC World News director of news content Richard Porter says, “The live race is always filled with tension and excitement and this year it will be especially interesting to see if Cambridge can topple Oxford’s success in the last two years.”
This year’s crew line-ups include rowers from Canada, America, Britain, Ireland, The Netherlands and Germany. In addition to the live event being available on BBC World News, international audiences can also view the Xchanging Boat Race on bbc.com/sport and via BBC World News iphone application.
The BBC TV team is led by Clare Balding who will be presenting from out and about on the towpath, amongst the crowds and around the boathouses to really reflect the feel of the occasion. Clare will also be announcing the crews in a new style this year, with a dramatic unveiling of each rower, presented in the order they sit in the boats, so audiences can get a comparative view of how the rivals match up.
One of BBC Sport’s voices from golf and rugby union, Andrew Cotter, will lead the commentary team alongside former Oxford rower and coach Dan Topolski and former Cambridge President Wayne Pommen. Wayne will be based out on the water in a launch travelling alongside the crews to offer a unique perspective on the race.
Four-time Olympic gold medallist and ten-time World Rowing Champion, Sir Matthew Pinsent, will be reporting on race conditions, tides and technical elements of how the race will be won or lost. Expert analysis comes from Olympic silver medallist and double Boat Race winning Cox, Acer Nethercott. BBC London news presenter Riz Lateef will be at Mortlake with the crowds around the finishing area, getting all the atmosphere and stories from the riverside. The race will also be broadcast in the UK on BBC One and on BBC America, with a total distribution to over 200 countries and territories worldwide.
News Broadcasting
CNN-News18 to host Fury in the Gulf conclave on West Asia crisis
Three-hour summit to unpack geopolitical fallout and impact on India
MUMBAI: CNN-News18 is set to host a special three-hour broadcast, Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave, on April 7, aiming to decode the escalating West Asia crisis and its far-reaching implications for India.
Scheduled from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM, the conclave comes at a time when tensions between Iran and the United States are reshaping global geopolitics and triggering economic uncertainty. With India’s deep energy ties, trade links and large diaspora in the Gulf, the developments carry significant domestic relevance.
Built around the theme ‘Conflict, Consequences, and The Future,’ the programme will feature six curated sessions combining one-on-one interviews and panel discussions. The focus is to cut through the clutter and offer viewers a clearer understanding of the fast-evolving situation.
Key sessions include ‘Diplomacy in Times of War’ featuring Shashi Tharoor, and ‘World After the Iran Conflict’ with voices such as Ram Madhav, Reuven Azar, representatives from the European Union and the Iranian Deputy Envoy. Another session titled ‘Another Dunkirk?’ will bring together K. J. S. Dhillon and Jitin Prasada among others.
CNN-News18 editorial affairs director Rahul Shivshankar said, “In times of war, clarity becomes the most powerful tool. Fury in the Gulf – War Conclave brings together credible voices to address the questions and confusion that arise amid an overwhelming influx of information.”
He added that the initiative is aimed at delivering “facts, perspective, and insight” at a time when misinformation can easily cloud public understanding.
Echoing the sentiment, CNN-News18 CEO– English and business news Smriti Mehra said the conflict marks a defining global moment, with consequences that extend well beyond the region. She noted that the conclave seeks to present the crisis with “depth, nuance and responsibility” so audiences can better grasp its real-world impact.
As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines, the conclave positions itself as an attempt to bring order to the noise, offering viewers a structured, insight-led look at a complex and rapidly shifting global situation.
